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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the requirement that driver education curriculum |
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include information regarding distractions while driving. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 1001, Education Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 1001.110 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 1001.110. INFORMATION RELATING TO DRIVING |
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DISTRACTIONS. (a) The commissioner by rule shall require that |
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information relating to the effect of using a wireless |
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communication device or engaging in other actions that may distract |
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a driver on the safe or effective operation of a motor vehicle be |
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included in the curriculum of each driver education course or |
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driving safety course. |
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(b) In developing rules under this section, the |
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commissioner shall consult with the department. |
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SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date |
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of this Act, the commissioner of education shall adopt the rules |
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required by Section 1001.110, Education Code, as added by this Act. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |